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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13

mankind, than to men. But the signs
| of the times are lost on those who do
not see that women are gaining day by
day broader ard firmer foothold of
their own. and independent of men, in
modern life. 1t is no longer universally
| conceded. as it was once. that
woman's career necessarily begins
and ends in the home. Women
are pushing themselves into great
number # trades and occupations
where their presence would not have
been tOleratela generation ago. This
s perhaps more strikingly true in En-
gland than here. A table published
some years ago of the number of
women in England following occupa-
tons of light and agreeable kind,
such as post-ofiice clerks and the like.
made a surprising showing. The New
England list given above is another in
stance in point. Four-ffths of these
girls are engaged in active and useful
careers. No such proportion, we ven-
ture to say, would have been seen in
that section twenty-five years ago.
Il would be a mistake to ascribe all
this TO the pressure of necessity.
Women are seeking occupations more
and more because there is a growing
feeling of dissatisfaction among the
sex with the inert and dependent atti-
tude too often assigned to them in the
economy of life. They are forcing their
way into the colleges. studying pro-
LESSONS, competing with men in many
occupations where their greater quick
ness and readiness give them the adj
vantage, not because they feel, in each
case, the need of making living, but
often for the same reasons that men do
-because they want Il career, the con-
seriousness of self-reliance and indie
pendence. 1t is not IN unusual thing
for such women to marry, sometimes
abandoning their occupations, some !
times continuing them. But, however
this may be, the movement is one to- !
ward a truer equality of the sexes
y. Z. Tribune.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
FORAKER'S SELF-CONCEIT
A Silly Story Circulated and Exaggerated
by Republican Papers.

by Republican Papers.
The Republicans are pretty hard up
for political capital when they try to
make it out of the Foraker incident in
Philadelphia. There are some very
contemplate phases to politics. but
this one seems to be the meanest of
them all.
The chairman of the Reception Com
mittce, himself Republican. makes
two statements. In the first place he
declares that 1.-The President treated
Governor Foraker with the same
courtesy as he did the other Gov
ernOr's." In the second place he
takes upon himself the full respousi-
bility of denying that Mrs. Cleveland
Intentionally failed to salute Mr.. and
Mrs. Foraker, and that she refused to
take their hands.
''She was guided by me-" he says,
''as to when to discontinue or con-
tinue Misunderstanding. And if Gov
ernor and Mrs. Foraker passed by
without having been taken by the
hand, it was during one of the inter-
walls of rest which insisted she should
take"
We suspect that the difficulty is in
Governor Foraker's sclf-conceit. Re-
garding himself as the most conspicu-
Gus figure present, it was impossible
for him to suppose that even a tired
woman would not jump at the chance
to shake hands, and when ne received
simply the formal bow which others
got his vanity was MORALLY wounded
That explains the episode perfectly,
and the Republican chairman is quite
right in declaring the story a '-silly
one" Yes, it is silly, but it is al
so false.-N Y Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
If there is in this col

IF there is in this country mau,
soldier or citizen, whose soul is Sc
twisted out of shape that he can't ell.
dure the painful necessity of looking
into the face of a Democratic Chic:
Magistrate let him hide his head in an
ash barrel as the procession goes by.
We have had enough of vaporins or
this subiect.-N. T. Herald.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13

An communications Icr I1Is pare.
Should be accompEni by the name of the
S0thor; not necessarily for publication, but
as an evidence of good faith on toe part OF
the writer. Write only on one SIZE of tho
paper. Be particularly careful in giving
names and dates to have the Letters and fig
tires plain and distinct
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13


accomplshes for everybody exactly what Is claimed
rort One of the FOR the great popularity %
the Mustang LinJment Is found in its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lumberman needs It In case Of accident.
The Housewife needs 1t for generalfamily usa.
The Canaler needs Il for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs &c always on his WORE
bench.
The Miner needs It In case OF emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can't get along without t.
The Farmer needs &c In his house, his stable
and his stock yard
The Steamboat man or the BOatman nee&
&c IN liberal supply ahoata and ashore.
The Horse-fnncfer needs tt-is u bis bese
friend and safest reliance.
The Stock.grower needs TIT win save him
thousands Of dollars and world OF trouble.
The Railroad man needs Il and WIN need it 80
ong as his life fs round Of accidents and dangers
The Backwoodsman needs It There Is moth
ing Ike &c as antidote for the dangers 70 hsss
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about hfs store among
bis employees. Accidents viii happen, and when
tiese come the Mustang LinIment Il wsnted 1t once
Keep Bottle In the House. lis the best %
economy.
Keep n Bottle in the Factory. Itsfmmediats
d. In case Of accident pain and loss OF wages
Keep q Bottle Always In the Stable tsR
use when wanted
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13

The United States, under Dem.
ocratic Administration, in the last year
paid in pensions one-third more thar
all the pension-paying Government.
on earth.-Ata California.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13

"A farmer said: lone thing I don't
like about city folks-they be either so
stuck up yer can't reach 'em with hay
stack pole. or so blamcd friendly that
they forget to pay their board. "--Bgfaio
ExPrcSs.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

A member of the Farmers Alliance,
writing to the DeSoto Democrat, point
edly says:
There are many good, honest, con-
scientious men in every profession and
occupation, and none more than in
commercial pursuits. They all have
their 0rganizations-the merchant has
his commercial exchange, the doctors
their medical associations, and the
farmers now have alliances. | have
heard merchants of Mansfield say that
they combine and buy goods by the car
load and get them cheaper. Now if we
see proper to combine our patronage
and tra6e at oneIplace, is it criminal ?
Every class OF citizens should look to
their interest. We propose to help
ourselves, but to wage war upon no in
dividual, or class of men. For Gods
sake give us chance! Let us feel that
we are men, free and independent.
When men hecome discouraged, they
become reckless; when reckless it is
but one step to desperation. We are
neither discouraged, reckless or des-
perate, but a more determined set of
men, never rallied around a glorious
cause. We must have relief We can
have relief !! We will have relief -!
The " lien-law'' has been a greater
curse to Louisiana, than all the years
Of Radical rule in Louisiana combined.
1t has changed free and Independent
farmer, into humiliated bankrupt
slave. Can we stand it much longer?
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
GA BANTER ANSWERED.

In answer to what it terms a
q banter" in tie last issue Of the
Truth, the Capitolian- Advocate has
undertaken the rather tough job of
attacking and breaking down the
democracy of ex-Gov. Francis T..
Nichols, the MANNED soldier and
pure citizen. General Nichols not
a Democrat, forsooth If such
men as General Nichols are placed
outside of the Democracy, the edi-
tor of the CA. and his friends will
soon find themselves in that rari-
fed atmosphere Of pure and au-
thoritative political doctrine in
which ordinary mortals will be un-
able to exist. Ill betide the day
when the Louisiana Democracy
cannot take pride in the services
and the personality Of the gallant
Nichols. Men who seek to cast
him outside the party surely cannot
have the well being Of that party
truly at heart.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
BATHING THE FEET.

The best time to take a foot bath
is not at night, but in the middle
OF the forenoon, when the vitality
is at its highest point. After i'm
mersing the feet for a time in hot
water lift them out of the bath and
dash a dipper or two of cold water
over them and rub briskly till dry.
BY this sudden application of cold
you have closed the pores and left
the skin in a tonic condition you
have also sent the blood from the
surface with such force that it must
of necessity in following the law of
reaction, return with force, thus
tending to make the feet ultimate
ly warmer. When thoroughly dry
draw on a pair of clean, well
warmed hose, put on your boots,
and You are ready for a walk or
ride without fear of taking cold.
Rubbing the feet with light
sweet oil before putting on the
stockings is still further preyen-
tive of colds.
you take the bath at bedtime
do not omit the clean, well dried
stockings, or, i'll place of them,
wrap the feet In flannel in order to
keep the heat that yon have
gained.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

In an article in the January num-
Der of the Popular Science Month
ly, Prof. W. G. Sumner. in discus
sing the causes that tend to make
the rich richer and the poor poorer,
contends inter ALA that taxation
has this effect. 1T presses hard
est he says, son those who, I'M
der the conditions of their position
in life and the demands which are
made upon them, are trying to
save capital and improve their cir
cumstances. The heavier it be-
comes. the faster it crushes out
this class of persons-that is, all
the great middle class-and the
greater the barrier it sets up
against any efforts of persons of
that class to begin accumulation.
If the taxes have for their object to
take from some and give to others,
as is the case with all protective
taxes, we have only more intense
and obvious action in the same di-
rection, and one whose effects must
be far greater and sooner realized,
The effect of protective taxes in
this country to drive out the small
men. and to throw special lines of
industry into the hands of few
large capitalists has long been
noted.-States.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
Saved His Life.

Mr.. ID. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky,. says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with Phtisic, also Diabetes ;
the pains were almost unendurable and
would sometimes almost throw him
into convulsions. He tried Electric
Bitters and got relief from the first
bottle and after taking six bottles, was
entirely cured and had gained in flesh
eighteen pounds. Says he positively
believes he would have died, had it not
been for the relief afforded by Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents bottle by
MP. Young & Co.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

There is a law in Switzerland
which compels married couples to
plant trees after the marriage cere-
mony and whenever child is born
to them. This law should COM
mand the attention of and be adop-
ted by our legislators for the rea-
son that there are thousands of
married couples who obey the
biblical injunction to multiply with
such earnestness that in the course
of a few years they would each
have a pretty good sized forest
surrounding them.-States.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
HAVE FARMERS NO RIGHTS i?
Courier Journal.

The Senator from North Carolina
takes the word away from us as we
we're about to utter it. But that is
all right. 1t is Just as strong and
truthful on his lips as on our own,
and more potential. Mr.. Vance
says:
"My opinion of the prop1iety of
reducing the duty on sugar is SO
dependent on circumstances that
l cannot give you any positive ex-
preston in regard to it. | certain
" do not favor taking of the su
gar tax, which is nine-tenths pure
revenue, and keeping on the duty
of % per cent on blankets and
wool hats, which is only one-tenth
revenue and nine-tenths robbery.
| want sugar down if other and
more necessary things can come
down with it. 'Revenue reform
means with me. not simply relief to
the Treasury by avoiding sur
plus, but relief to the people by re-
ducing taxes on the necessarles OF
life. In other words, a tax reduc-
ton in the interest of the manu-
facturers is a fraud. The tax re-
duction [ want is that which looks
to the interests of the Govern
ment of the people,
All of sudden we hear great
deal of the surplus and very little
of the tax payers. The manutac-
turers, like the poor, we have al
ways with US. But the people, the
dear people, who are so near and
vet so far, and who are appealed to
with so much solicitude and res
pect when votes are wanted, and
ignored so persistently when proml-
ses are to be kept and duties to be
performed, they-translated into
Congressional English-become
(" our infant industries when they
get to Washington. Truly the tar
mer has no rights that Congress-
men are bound to respect.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

The piling up of money into the
National treasury uselessly drawn
from the people, which is steadily
going on can result in nothing else
than an increasing stringency OF
money and a stoppage OF enter
prises of all kinds. If the present
so-called Democratic majority in
the House of Congress continues to
be disorganized mob until the 4th
of March, the President should
call an extra session and urge upon
the newly elected Congress the ne
cessity of relieving the people OF
the crying imposition to which they
are subjected. The Democratic
party cannot afford to allow it to
go ON longer-Capitolian advocate.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

The Sunday Law is a State Law,
and special permission from the
Mayor to violate it, as in the case
of the city laws, would not hold
good. There is where the trouble
comes in.-N. 0. Picayune.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
Rucklen'S Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever,
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
tion, or money refunded. Price csc.
per box. For sale by NJ. p. Young &
Co.. ODelOusas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
saturday, January IS, 1857.

According to LElect'1cie", M.
H. Dunville pledges his scientific
reputation to the accuracy OF the
following observation: If two
glasses of water be placed, one
upon the north pole of q powerful
magnet, and the other upon the
south pole, in four or five minutes
the former acquires slight aka
line reaction, while that on the
south pole becomes slightly acid.'
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
CAPITAL COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.

Advantages unsurpassed in all departments.
The best system of Business Practice ever
devised. Tuition in Bookkeeping. Banking,
Penmanship, Arithmetic, Telesraphy etc. is
$40. and gives the student all the time desired
to complete the course three months. Good
board S12 80 and SIS per month. Short hand
taught by mail Send for Circular:
L. A. WYATT,
nov 13-1y President.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

mmAmmcan live at home, and make moro
%%P%T money at work for us, than at any
VIII 4 thing else in the world. Capital
I'LL 4 not needed you are started free.
HAR Both sexes all ages. Any one can
@ & do the work. Large earnings sure
from first start. Costly Quit and
terms free. Better not delay.
Costs you nothing to send us your address
and find out if YOU are Wise you will do so at
once. II. HALIETT Il CO., Portland, Maine.
Dec. 4 1-y.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
p PATENTS SRgAISHp: efRar 5nstness and !" tse sa

IN H1N A - other business in the
U. S. Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
FEES. Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent
Office and we can obtain patents in less time
than those remote from Washington.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as
to patentabiity free of charge; and we make
No Charge Unless We Obtain Patent.
When patent is granted "a drawing of your in.
vention. with claims, yOllr name and address,
will he published in the United States Patent
Office Gazette, paper of immense circulation
And the only one that publishes this free.
We refer here. to the Postmaster, the Supt.
of Money Order Div and to officials OF the u
S. Patent Office. For circular, advice. terms
and references to actual clients in your OWL
State or county, write to
G. A. SNOW II Co.
Opposite Patent Office Washington. d. c.
nov 24-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
ESTR.aY.ED OR STOLEyH'.

6ANE SMALL GRAY MARE BRAN
W ded X B and one young. sorrel mare colt
nine months old. A reward of five dollars is
offered to any one giving information as to
their whereabouts, Or returning them TO the
undersigned MARK LAZARO,
Dec Him Vile Plate Prairie
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
FOR SALE.

A suitable residence i'll the town of Qpelousas.
fronting on Market Street, opposite the late
residence OF Dr. ]. l.. EstOrge. For particulars
apply to ii. 4. ESTORGE.
dee 25-4t
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
H. q. lARcAOE.
+ ! N S M IT H ,
Bellevue street, near the bridge,
OPELOUSAS, LA.

A Ill kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron
N work done on short notice and at reasona-
BILE prices. Guttering and repairing q speciality.
apl 10y
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

Sailors who have served on whal-
ing ships say that the gullet of a
whale is so small that the largest
one that ever lived would choke to
death in an attempt to swallow a
herring. The fish story about Jo-
nah, however, is still believed by
church going people, and they may
be right, after all, because there is
no record to show that Jonah was
as large as herring. He may have
been, for all we know, a mere
sardine.-Daily States.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

The East Carroll Banner, edited
by Mrs. Garner, we perceive from
the following paragrah, is not in
favor of Gov. McEnery:
Quite number of our exchanges
are canvassing the next gubernato-
rial race-suggesting Governor Nc
Emery as an aiponent Of Governor
Nichols. The mere mention OF an
other term of the McEnery malad-
ministration is an insnlt to the good
and intelligent people Of Louisiana.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
FOR RENT.

A residence with several acres of land, in
the town of Opclousas, will e rented cheap if
applied for Immediately to
jan sat J. T. HOUSTON.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE
OpelouSas, st. Landry Par. La.

-:O:-
TWVHIs INSTITUTION will resume du-
IL ties Monday. September 9th, 1886, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. M. NJ Hayes
and Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist"
ants. The scoastic year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months Sc Sc
Music with use of piano 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month. ....---.--....-. Is 90
Embroidery, wax flowers. painting,
drawing. each, extra 10 W
Incidental fee.. W
DISCIPLINE.
The government OF this school is strict but
parental. no hard tasks or RESTRICTIONS are lLi-
posed but every student mast comply with inc
rules, and must prepare up to the measure oA
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits OF
correct thinking and thorough investigation
No student will BE allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the man,
ners. health and morals OF their children anu
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence. unless IN case oi
protracted illness. The location OF TINS town Is
healthtul and easy of access. The Doaruins
department is under the immediate charge Sh
Mrs. hayes. Doarders Will provide themselves
with ,;ifIk ITS an1 towels
For pa -tic..idrs, ;. acre:
Rie,. n. NJ. HAYES,
:uly , orinc'lpa
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-05
wANTED-FEmALE HELP.

NETANTE O-3OO men on extension or Fort
w Worth 6nd Denver City Rail8ayS rack
men, teamstcrs and sCTaPer holders, Wages
81 - per day. teaiRsters So 90 per month and
board. Apply as Quanah, Tex, to 5. Minis OF
ont on the work to y Carev.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-05
WEST TEXAS.

THE courteous rains that have fallen in
the Panhandle and West Texas generally
have settledfor this season, and perhaps
for all time, the question of the adspta
biIity of that section to agricultural pur-
poses. That the soil is rich has long
been conceded, but that sufficient guam
tity of rain would fall st proper intervals
was doubted. The drouth in the early
spring was q very severe trial on West
Texas. 1t was unprecedented in the
period Gifts duration, and the devastation
committed by it was simply appalling
With an elasticity found only in new
countries 8 rebound set in as soon as the
first shower fell. Where bleak and barren
desolstion distressed the vision, vegets-
ton clothed the landscapein rich profusion
and the earth was soon covered with q
luxuriance Of wealth such as was seldom
witnessed. 1t seemed that all the treas
ures which the drouth denied were hoard
ed in the bosom of nature to be given
when she chose in one grand shower OF
blessings. The disheartened and discon-
tented soon learned that they had lost
nothing by waiting and keeping faith.
Though for q time it looked discouraging,
all was changed now to hopefulness, help
fulness and general prosperity. Those
who in the parched season of the drouth
were willing to sell their homes took heart
again and went to work. Many who left
in despair are returning and have
returned, and many newcomers
are pouring in. It is easy
to perceive th&t all that was lost
by the drouth will be gained and doubled
in the course of q couple Of years. It
should be remembered that Texas is not
the only place where drouth comes TO vex
the farmer. It is poor consolation to
know that some one else loses as much
or suffers as much as you do, but, at the
same time, for the purposes OF fair COM
psrison, it is necessary to know that
other states are as often visited by drouth
as-is Texas. Illinois and Michigan are
at present Ia c parched condition and the
destruction to crops and the suffering
among the people is much greater than
any we nave experienced in Texas. The
Texas drouth retarded the deYel-
opment of the state during its
existence, but its effects are passed
and the country is once more on the
onward march. Home seekers can, with |
perfect confidence, 60 out upon these
fertile lands and find homes for them
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-05

the growth and the Improvement of
Texas. And this is the way it should be
discussed and decided. Prohibition will
either be for the good or the hurt of the
state, and it is either for the good or the
hurt of society; it is not partisan ques-
ton, it is not moral question, il is not
a religious question, and all men of ell
politics and all religions have 8
right to view it according 70
the dictates of their own con-
sciences and to vote for or
against it accordingly. BuIldozIng
and SANDER and the bosh about political
records Of individuals are insults to the
free speech and the intelligence of men.
Prohibition should win or lose on its
merits IS g measure affecting The state
and society; and all the virtue Of Texas
is not arrsyed against al the vice of Tex
as in its discussion.